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1. |
An artificial satellite remains in orbit and does not fall to the earth because |
A. | the centrifugal force acting on it balances the gravitational attraction |
B. | the on-board rocket motors provide continuous boost to keep it in orbit |
C. | its transverse velocity keeps it from hitting the earth although it falls continuously |
D. | due to its high speed it derives sufficient lift from the rarefied atmosphere |
Answer» D. due to its high speed it derives sufficient lift from the rarefied atmosphere | |